Chicago Bears Announce Hallmark Christmas Movie

The Chicago Bears are set to be featured in a new Hallmark Christmas movie, with head coach Ben Johnson announcing the news.

What is the movie about?

The movie, titled "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story", will film entirely in and around Chicago, showcasing iconic locations.

The Chicago Bears have a 9-8 record and are on a W5 streak, standing 8th in the National Football Conference.

Why is this important for the Chicago Bears?

This partnership with Hallmark is a unique opportunity for the Chicago Bears to reach a wider audience and engage with their fans in a different way.

Ben Johnson, the head coach, seemed less than thrilled to be making the announcement, but promised that he and his wife Jessica would be tuning in.

What comes next?

Filming for the movie will commence this summer, with a release date set for later in 2026, during Hallmark Channel's 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.

The Chicago Bears' next game is against the Carolina Panthers on September 13, 2026.

The team's announcement stated that the movie will feature iconic locations in and around Chicago.

The Chicago Bears reached the Divisional Round of the playoffs in Ben Johnson's first year as head coach, losing to the Los Angeles Rams.